Reinforcing and reinforcing device for steel structure
By designing column heightening connectors and I-shaped steel structures, the problems of reinforcement and height lifting of door steel structures are solved, and effective reinforcement of door steel structures and beam height lifting are achieved. It is suitable for the heightening and transformation of steel structure factories and through traditional The process facilitates on-site construction, enhancing the bearing capacity and connection reliability of the beams.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420573091.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-25
AI Technical Summary
The existing steel structure reinforcement and reinforcement devices are not suitable for door-shaped steel structures, and cannot effectively increase the height of the upper layer heightened beam, and are insufficient in adaptability.
The column heightening connector A and the column heightening connector B were designed. By adding the third and fourth steel structure columns and I-steel heightening columns, combining the wing plates and oblique support, the reinforcement and height lift of the door steel structure is achieved, and the Adjustable connection supports enhance the reliability of the beam.
The reinforcement and reinforcement of the door-shaped steel structure is achieved, the height of the upper-level elevated beam is improved, and it is suitable for the elevation and transformation of steel structure factories. It is conveniently constructed on-site through traditional processes, enhancing the bearing capacity and connection reliability of the beams.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to a reinforcing device for a steel structure, belonging to the technical field of steel structure installation. Background Art
[0002] Steel structure workshop mainly refers to the main load-bearing components are composed of steel, steel structure workshop mainly includes frame and color steel plate, frame mainly includes steel structure column and steel structure beam, such as Figure 2 As shown, the existing steel structure columns and steel structure beams are composed of portal steel structures. In recent years, more and more steel structure workshops have been involved in transformation and reinforcement.
[0003] For example, the patent number CN202311541554.8 discloses a utility model of a reinforcement device for a new type of steel structure, including a vertically arranged vertical beam, a horizontal beam is transversely arranged on the top of the vertical beam, the horizontal beam and the vertical beam are both H-shaped steel, the vertical beam is connected with a vertical beam fixing assembly, the horizontal beam is connected with a horizontal beam fixing assembly, the vertical beam fixing assembly includes a first C-type clamp plate that is transversely symmetrically sleeved on both sides of the crossbeam, the top of the first C-type clamp plate is vertically provided with a first threaded column, the upper part of the first threaded column is threaded with a first top sleeve, and the top of the first top sleeve is provided with a first support block. The present invention utilizes an adjustable threaded column and a top sleeve to adapt and fix H-shaped steels of different models, and at the same time, by tightening the top bolt, the connecting plate can be fixed very firmly without opening a hole, effectively reducing safety hazards, and the C-type clamp plate with adjustable spacing can adapt and fix H-shaped steels of different widths, effectively improving adaptability.
[0004] Although the above patent can realize the reinforcement function of steel structure, the current technical considerations are not comprehensive and have the following disadvantages: it is not applicable to the gate-type steel structure composed of the existing steel structure column A to be reinforced, the steel structure column B to be reinforced and the steel structure beam to be reinforced.
[0005] In order to solve one of the above problems, a reinforcement device for steel structure is urgently needed. Utility Model Content
[0006] In view of the above deficiencies in the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is: how to achieve the effect of reinforcing the door-type steel structure while increasing the height of the upper raised beam, and for this purpose, a reinforcement device for the steel structure is provided.
[0007] The reinforcement device for the steel structure described in the utility model comprises a column heightening connector A fixed on the top of a steel structure column A to be reinforced and a column heightening connector B fixed on the top of a steel structure column B to be reinforced, and is characterized in that an upper-layer heightening cross beam is connected between the column heightening connector A and the column heightening connector B, a third steel structure column parallel to the steel structure column A to be reinforced is arranged on one side of the steel structure column A to be reinforced, the top of the third steel structure column is connected to the column heightening connector A, a fourth steel structure column parallel to the steel structure column B to be reinforced is arranged on the outer side of the steel structure column B to be reinforced, and the top of the fourth steel structure column is fixedly connected to the column heightening connector B.
[0008] By adding a third steel structure column, a column heightening connector A, a fourth steel structure column, and a column heightening connector B, the gate-shaped steel structure composed of the existing steel structure columns A to be reinforced, the steel structure columns B to be reinforced, and the steel structure beams to be reinforced is reinforced, and at the same time, the height of the upper heightening beam is increased, which is suitable for the heightening and renovation of steel structure workshops.
[0009] Preferably, the column heightening connector A comprises an I-beam heightening column A, the web of the I-beam heightening column A is connected to the web of the steel structure column A to be reinforced through the web connector A, the outer wing plate of the I-beam heightening column A is connected to the outer wing plate of the steel structure column A to be reinforced through the wing plate connector A, a horizontally arranged wing plate horizontal support A is welded on the wing plate connector A, a wing plate diagonal support A is detachably installed on the inner wing plate of the I-beam heightening column A, the bottom end of the third steel structure column is supported on the ground, the top end of the third steel structure column is fixedly connected to the wing plate horizontal support A, and the other end of the wing plate diagonal support A is fixedly connected to the steel structure crossbeam to be reinforced.
[0010] The column heightening connector A is a newly designed structure, but the connection method is traditional. The I-beam heightening column A is first connected to the steel structure column A to be reinforced, and then the wing plate inclined support A is installed, followed by the assembly of the wing plate horizontal support A and the wing plate connector A, and then the third steel structure column and the upper heightening beam are connected in sequence. On the basis of retaining the existing steel structure column A to be reinforced, the steel structure column A to be reinforced is heightened and reinforced to improve the bearing capacity of the steel structure column A to be reinforced, and at the same time, the height of the beam can be increased, which is suitable for the heightening and reconstruction of steel structure workshops. The column heightening connector A and the factory prefabricated parts are convenient for on-site construction.
[0011] Preferably, the web connector A includes a clamp plate A and a clamp plate B that are arranged opposite to each other, the upper ends of the clamp plates A and B are connected to the web of the I-beam heightening column A by bolts A, and the web of the I-beam heightening column A is fixed between the clamp plates A and B, the lower ends of the clamp plates A and B are connected to the web of the third steel structure column by bolts B, and the web of the steel structure column A to be reinforced is fixed between the clamp plates A and B, the wing connector A includes a rectangular connecting plate, the upper end of the rectangular connecting plate is connected to the wing of the I-beam heightening column A by bolts C, the lower end of the rectangular connecting plate is connected to the wing of the steel structure column A to be reinforced by bolts D, and the rectangular connecting plate is welded to the wing horizontal support A. The connection methods are all traditional processes, which facilitates the fixed connection of the column heightening connector A and the existing steel structure column A to be reinforced.
[0012] Preferably, the column heightening connector B has the same structure as the column heightening connector A, including an I-beam heightening column B, the web of the I-beam heightening column B is connected to the web of the steel structure column B to be reinforced through the web connector B, the outer wing plate of the I-beam heightening column B is connected to the outer wing plate of the steel structure column B to be reinforced through the wing plate connector B, a horizontally arranged wing plate oblique support B is welded to the wing plate connector B, a wing plate horizontal support B is detachably installed on the inner wing plate of the I-beam heightening column B, the bottom end of the fourth steel structure column is supported on the ground, the top end of the fourth steel structure column is detachably connected to the wing plate horizontal support B, and the other end of the wing plate oblique support B is connected to the crossbeam of the steel structure to be reinforced.
[0013] Preferably, the third steel structure column and the wing plate horizontal support A are both I-beams, and a first connecting end plate is provided at the upper end of the third steel structure column. The first connecting end plate is detachably connected to the wing plate horizontal support A through bolts E.
[0014] Preferably, the fourth steel structure column and the wing plate horizontal support B are both I-beams, and a second connecting end plate is provided at the upper end of the fourth steel structure column. The first connecting end plate is detachably connected to the wing plate horizontal support B by bolts F.
[0015] Preferably, a third connecting end plate and a fourth connecting end plate are respectively provided at both ends of the wing plate diagonal support A, the third connecting end plate is fixedly connected to the I-beam heightening column A by a first bolt, and the fourth connecting end plate is fixedly connected to the steel structure beam to be reinforced by a second bolt.
[0016] Preferably, a main column reinforcement oblique support is welded between the third steel structure column and the steel structure column A to be reinforced.
[0017] Preferably, the upper-layer heightening cross beam is an I-beam, and a fifth connecting end plate and a sixth connecting end plate are respectively provided at both ends thereof, which are respectively connected to the tops of the column heightening connector A and the column heightening connector B.
[0018] Preferably, a plurality of groups of adjustable connecting supports are arranged between the upper heightened cross beam and the cross beam of the steel structure to be reinforced.
[0019] Preferably, the adjustable connecting support includes an internal threaded sleeve A fixedly connected to the upper-layer heightened beam 8, an internal threaded sleeve B fixedly connected to the steel structure beam to be reinforced, and a pull rod. One end of the pull rod is set to a first external threaded section threadedly connected to the internal threaded sleeve A, and one end of the pull rod is set to a second external threaded section threadedly connected to the internal threaded sleeve B. The first external threaded section and the second external threaded section have opposite thread rotation directions. The overall length of the internal threaded sleeve A, the pull rod and the internal threaded sleeve B can be adjusted by rotating the pull rod to enhance the reliability of the connection between the steel structure beam to be reinforced and the upper-layer heightened beam.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0021] The reinforcement device for the steel structure described in the utility model achieves the effect of reinforcing the gate-shaped steel structure composed of the existing steel structure columns A to be reinforced, the steel structure columns B to be reinforced and the steel structure beams to be reinforced by adding a third steel structure column, a column heightening connector A, a fourth steel structure column and a column heightening connector B, while increasing the height of the upper heightening beam, and is suitable for the heightening and reconstruction of steel structure workshops.
[0022] The reinforcement device for the steel structure described in the utility model, the column heightening connector A is a newly designed structure, but the connection methods are all traditional processes. The column A of the steel structure to be reinforced is heightened and reinforced. The column heightening connector A is a factory prefabricated part, and on-site construction is more convenient.
[0023] The reinforcement device for the steel structure described in the utility model adjusts the overall length of the inner groove sleeve A, the pull rod and the inner groove sleeve B by rotating the pull rod, thereby enhancing the reliability of the connection between the steel structure beam to be reinforced and the upper heightening beam. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn according to the actual scale.
[0025] Figure 1 The structure of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;
[0026] Figure 2 This is the structural diagram of the existing gate-type steel structure;
[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The local map in ;
[0028] Figure 4 The structure of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;
[0029] Figure 5 The structure of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 3 ;
[0030] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of an adjustable connecting support;
[0031] In the figure: 1. Steel structure column A to be reinforced 2. Steel structure column B to be reinforced 3. Steel structure beam to be reinforced 4. The third steel structure column 5. Column heightening connector A 5.1. I-beam heightening column A 5.2. Web connector A 5.3. Flange horizontal support A 5.4. Flange oblique support A 5.5. Flange connector A 6. The fourth steel structure column 7. Column heightening connector B 8. Upper layer heightening beam 9. Main column reinforced oblique support 10. Adjustable connecting support 11. Internal grooved sleeve A 12. Pull rod 13. Internal grooved sleeve B. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: The utility model is further illustrated below through specific embodiments, but is not intended to limit the utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the invention should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.
[0033] Embodiment 1, as Figure 1 As shown, the reinforcement device of the steel structure includes a column heightening connector A5 fixed on the top of the steel structure column A1 to be reinforced and a column heightening connector B7 fixed on the top of the steel structure column B2 to be reinforced, an upper layer heightening cross beam 8 is connected between the column heightening connector A5 and the column heightening connector B7, a third steel structure column 4 parallel to the steel structure column A1 to be reinforced is arranged on one side of the steel structure column A1 to be reinforced, the top of the third steel structure column 4 is connected to the column heightening connector A5, a fourth steel structure column 6 parallel to the steel structure column B2 to be reinforced is arranged on the outer side of the steel structure column B2 to be reinforced, and the top of the fourth steel structure column 6 is fixedly connected to the column heightening connector B7.
[0034] By adding a third steel structure column 4, a column heightening connector A5, a fourth steel structure column 6, and a column heightening connector B7, the gate-shaped steel structure composed of the existing steel structure column A1 to be reinforced, the steel structure column B2 to be reinforced, and the steel structure beam 3 to be reinforced is reinforced, and at the same time, the height of the upper heightening beam 8 is increased, which is suitable for the heightening and renovation of steel structure workshops.
[0035] Embodiment 2, as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the reinforcement device of the steel structure includes a column heightening connector A5 fixed on the top of the steel structure column A1 to be reinforced and a column heightening connector B7 fixed on the top of the steel structure column B2 to be reinforced, an upper layer heightening cross beam 8 is connected between the column heightening connector A5 and the column heightening connector B7, a third steel structure column 4 parallel to the steel structure column A1 to be reinforced is arranged on one side of the steel structure column A1 to be reinforced, the top of the third steel structure column 4 is connected to the column heightening connector A5, a fourth steel structure column 6 parallel to the steel structure column B2 to be reinforced is arranged on the outer side of the steel structure column B2 to be reinforced, and the top of the fourth steel structure column 6 is fixedly connected to the column heightening connector B7.
[0036] Furthermore, the column heightening connector A5 includes an I-beam heightening column A5.1, the web of the I-beam heightening column A5.1 is connected to the web of the steel structure column A1 to be reinforced through a web connector A5.2, the outer wing plate of the I-beam heightening column A5.1 is connected to the outer wing plate of the steel structure column A1 to be reinforced through a wing plate connector A5.5, a horizontally arranged wing plate horizontal support A5.3 is welded to the wing plate connector A5.5, and a wing plate diagonal support A5.4 is detachably installed on the inner wing plate of the I-beam heightening column A5.1, the bottom end of the third steel structure column 4 is supported on the ground, the top end of the third steel structure column 4 is fixedly connected to the wing plate horizontal support A5.3, and the other end of the wing plate diagonal support A5.4 is fixedly connected to the steel structure crossbeam 3 to be reinforced.
[0037] The column heightening connector A5 is a newly designed structure, but the connection method is traditional. The I-beam heightening column A5.1 is first connected to the steel structure column A1 to be reinforced, and then the wing plate inclined support A5.4 is installed, followed by the assembly of the wing plate horizontal support A5.3 and the wing plate connector A5.5, and then the third steel structure column 4 and the upper layer heightening beam 8 are connected in sequence. On the basis of retaining the existing steel structure column A1 to be reinforced, the steel structure column A1 to be reinforced is heightened and reinforced to improve the bearing capacity of the steel structure column A1 to be reinforced, and the height of the beam can be increased at the same time, which is suitable for the heightening and reconstruction of steel structure workshops. The column heightening connector A5 and the factory prefabricated parts are convenient for on-site construction.
[0038] Furthermore, the web connector A5.2 includes relatively arranged splints A and B, the upper ends of which are connected to the web of the I-beam heightening column A5.1 by bolts A, and the web of the I-beam heightening column A5.1 is fixed between splints A and B, the lower ends of which are connected to the web of the third steel structure column 4 by bolts B, and the web of the steel structure column A1 to be reinforced is fixed between splints A and B, the wing connector A5.5 includes a rectangular connecting plate, the upper end of which is connected to the wing of the I-beam heightening column A5.1 by bolts C, the lower end of which is connected to the wing of the steel structure column A1 to be reinforced by bolts D, and the rectangular connecting plate is welded to the wing horizontal support A5.3. The connection methods are all traditional processes, which facilitate the fixed connection between the column heightening connector A5 and the existing steel structure column A1 to be reinforced.
[0039] Furthermore, the column heightening connector B7 has the same structure as the column heightening connector A5, including an I-beam heightening column B, the web of the I-beam heightening column B is connected to the web of the steel structure column B2 to be reinforced through the web connector B, the outer wing plate of the I-beam heightening column B is connected to the outer wing plate of the steel structure column B2 to be reinforced through the wing plate connector B, a horizontally arranged wing plate oblique support B is welded to the wing plate connector B, a wing plate horizontal support B is detachably installed on the inner wing plate of the I-beam heightening column B, the bottom end of the fourth steel structure column 6 is supported on the ground, the top end of the fourth steel structure column 6 is detachably connected to the wing plate horizontal support B, and the other end of the wing plate oblique support B is connected to the steel structure crossbeam 3 to be reinforced.
[0040] Furthermore, the third steel structure column 4 and the wing plate horizontal support A5.3 are both I-beams, and a first connecting end plate is provided at the upper end of the third steel structure column 4. The first connecting end plate is detachably connected to the wing plate horizontal support A5.3 by bolts E.
[0041] Furthermore, the fourth steel structure column 6 and the wing plate horizontal support B are both I-beams, and a second connecting end plate is provided at the upper end of the fourth steel structure column 6. The first connecting end plate is detachably connected to the wing plate horizontal support B through bolts F.
[0042] Furthermore, a third connecting end plate and a fourth connecting end plate are respectively provided at both ends of the wing plate oblique support A5.4, the third connecting end plate is fixedly connected to the I-beam heightening column A5.1 by a first bolt, and the fourth connecting end plate is fixedly connected to the steel structure beam 3 to be reinforced by a second bolt.
[0043] Embodiment 3, as Figure 4As shown, the difference from Example 2 is that a main column reinforcement oblique support 9 is welded between the third steel structure column 4 and the steel structure column A1 to be reinforced.
[0044] Furthermore, the upper-layer heightening cross beam 8 is an I-beam, and a fifth connecting end plate and a sixth connecting end plate are respectively provided at both ends thereof, which are respectively connected to the tops of the column heightening connecting member A5 and the column heightening connecting member B7.
[0045] Embodiment 4, as Figure 5-6 As shown, the difference from Example 2 is that a plurality of groups of adjustable connecting supports 10 are arranged between the upper heightening beam 8 and the steel structure beam 3 to be reinforced.
[0046] Furthermore, the adjustable connecting support includes an internal threaded sleeve A11 fixedly connected to the upper heightened beam 8, an internal threaded sleeve B13 fixedly connected to the steel structure beam 3 to be reinforced, and a pull rod 12. One end of the pull rod 12 is set to a first external threaded section threadedly connected to the internal threaded sleeve A11, and one end of the pull rod 12 is set to a second external threaded section threadedly connected to the internal threaded sleeve B13. The first external threaded section and the second external threaded section have opposite thread rotation directions. The overall length of the internal threaded sleeve A11, the pull rod 12, and the internal threaded sleeve B13 can be adjusted by rotating the pull rod 12 to enhance the reliability of the connection between the steel structure beam 3 to be reinforced and the upper heightened beam 8.
[0047] The reinforcement device for the steel structure described in the utility model achieves the effect of reinforcing the gate-shaped steel structure composed of the existing steel structure columns A to be reinforced, the steel structure columns B to be reinforced and the steel structure beams to be reinforced by adding a third steel structure column, a column heightening connector A, a fourth steel structure column and a column heightening connector B, while increasing the height of the upper heightening beam, and is suitable for the heightening and reconstruction of steel structure workshops.
[0048] The reinforcement device for the steel structure described in the utility model, the column heightening connector A is a newly designed structure, but the connection methods are all traditional processes. The column A of the steel structure to be reinforced is heightened and reinforced. The column heightening connector A is a factory prefabricated part, and on-site construction is more convenient.
[0049] The reinforcement device for the steel structure described in the utility model adjusts the overall length of the inner groove sleeve A, the pull rod and the inner groove sleeve B by rotating the pull rod, thereby enhancing the reliability of the connection between the steel structure beam to be reinforced and the upper heightening beam.
[0050] The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection claimed by the present utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.
[0051] The matters not described in detail in the present invention are all known technologies to those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A reinforcement device for a steel structure, comprising a column heightening connector A fixed to the top of a steel structure column A to be reinforced and a column heightening connector B fixed to the top of a steel structure column B to be reinforced, characterized in that: An upper-layer heightening beam is connected between the column heightening connector A and the column heightening connector B. A third steel structure column parallel to the steel structure column A is arranged on one side of the steel structure column A to be reinforced, and the top of the third steel structure column is connected to the column heightening connector A. A fourth steel structure column parallel to the steel structure column B to be reinforced is arranged on the outer side of the steel structure column B to be reinforced, and the top of the fourth steel structure column is fixedly connected to the column heightening connector B.
2. The reinforcement device for steel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The column heightening connector A comprises an I-beam heightening column A, the web of which is connected to the web of a steel structure column A to be reinforced via a web connector A, the outer wing of which is connected to the outer wing of the steel structure column A to be reinforced via a wing connector A, a horizontally arranged wing horizontal support A is welded to the wing connector A, a wing diagonal support A is detachably mounted on the inner wing of the I-beam heightening column A, the bottom end of the third steel structure column is supported on the ground, the top end of the third steel structure column is fixedly connected to the wing horizontal support A, and the other end of the wing diagonal support A is fixedly connected to the cross beam of the steel structure to be reinforced.
3. The reinforcement device for steel structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The web connector A includes a clamp A and a clamp B that are relatively arranged. The upper ends of the clamp A and the clamp B are connected to the web of the I-beam heightening column A by bolts A, and the web of the I-beam heightening column A is fixed between the clamp A and the clamp B. The lower ends of the clamp A and the clamp B are connected to the web of the third steel structure column by bolts B, and the web of the steel structure column A to be reinforced is fixed between the clamp A and the clamp B. The wing connector A includes a rectangular connecting plate. The upper end of the rectangular connecting plate is connected to the wing of the I-beam heightening column A by bolts C, and the lower end of the rectangular connecting plate is connected to the wing of the steel structure column A to be reinforced by bolts D. The rectangular connecting plate is welded to the wing horizontal support A.
4. The reinforcement device for steel structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The column heightening connector B has the same structure as the column heightening connector A, and includes an I-beam heightening column B, the web of which is connected to the web of the steel structure column B to be reinforced via the web connector B, the outer wing of which is connected to the outer wing of the steel structure column B to be reinforced via the wing connector B, a horizontally arranged wing diagonal support B is welded to the wing connector B, a wing horizontal support B is detachably installed on the inner wing of the I-beam heightening column B, the bottom end of the fourth steel structure column is supported on the ground, the top end of the fourth steel structure column is detachably connected to the wing horizontal support B, and the other end of the wing diagonal support B is connected to the crossbeam of the steel structure to be reinforced.
5. The reinforcement device for steel structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The third steel structure column and the wing plate horizontal support A are both I-beams. A first connecting end plate is provided at the upper end of the third steel structure column. The first connecting end plate is detachably connected to the wing plate horizontal support A through bolts E.
6. The reinforcement device for steel structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fourth steel structure column and the wing plate horizontal support B are both I-beams. A second connecting end plate is provided at the upper end of the fourth steel structure column. The first connecting end plate is detachably connected to the wing plate horizontal support B by bolts F.
7. The reinforcement device for steel structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The two ends of the wing plate oblique support A are respectively provided with a third connecting end plate and a fourth connecting end plate. The third connecting end plate is fixedly connected to the I-beam heightening column A by a first bolt, and the fourth connecting end plate is fixedly connected to the steel structure beam to be reinforced by a second bolt.
8. The reinforcement device for steel structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: A main column reinforcement oblique support is welded between the third steel structure column and the steel structure column A to be reinforced.